Portland names new police chief amid protests
"I'm humbled. I'm a public servant. I'm going to show up every day with a servant's heart," Lieutenant Chuck Lovell said.
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Impact of QAnon conspiracy theory
In a now deleted online video, Oregon Republican Senate candidate Jo Rae Perkins touted QAnon, an online conspiracy theory group, on the night she won the primary. Other candidates also have ties to the group and new director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, also shares a link. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
Two-faced kitten born in Oregon
The kitten already has a hidden talent — meowing out of one mouth and eating with the other at the same time.
Oregon officials kill "habituated" bear
A young black bear was killed after it had been spotted several times near Henry Hagg Lake in Oregon, state wildlife officials said. The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it. KOIN-TV's Jennifer Dowling reports.
Oregon lawmakers walkout of legislative session
Eleven Republicans in Oregon's state government walked out of a legislative session and now the governor is sending state police to go find them. KOIN-TV's Lisa Balick reports.
Actor Charles Levin apparently found dead
Remains found in a remote area of Oregon are believed to be of missing actor Charles Levin, who played numerous roles on television comedies such as "Seinfeld" and "Night Court." Levin, 70, was reported missing from Grants Pass on July 8 by his son after he hadn't heard from his father for several days.
Nine people killed in Dayton, Ohio, shooting
Nine people have been killed in a shooting at an entertainment district in Dayton, Ohio. Police said they killed the gunman. The shooting comes just hours after a 21-year-old man allegedly opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Major Garrett anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington.
Portland braces for protests
Portland is bracing for what could be a tense Saturday of dueling protests. Groups of right-wing extremists and anti-fascist demonstrators are expected to face off in the city. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Far-right groups hold rally in Portland
A rally held by far right groups is underway in Portland. Police are bracing for violence as previous protests between the groups and counter protests have led to fights. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Shane Kavanaugh of The Oregonian join CBSN with the latest.
Rally in Portland draws heavy police presence
There was a massive police presence in Portland in anticipation of what could be a violent confrontation on Saturday. Several far-right groups held a rally while members of Antifa, a left-wing group opposed to fascism, circled nearby. President Trump tweeted that he was keeping a close eye on the demonstrations, and said he considered naming Antifa an organization of terror. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
How to protect trees of Pacific Northwest?
Twenty-five years ago, the Northwest Forest Plan was put in place to protect more than 24 million acres of forest in Northern California, Oregon and Washington. On the anniversary of the law, the debate over what to do with America’s ancient forests has come under new scrutiny. Jeff Glor reports.
Single mom rewarded with new car
This single mom from Oregon walked to work at KFC every day for a year. To recognize her dedication, her coworkers nominated her for an award – and she ended up winning a life-changing surprise.
Saturday Sessions: Joseph performs "Fighter"
The band Joseph, comprised of three sisters from Oregon, self-released their first album just over five years ago. Three more have followed, including their latest, "Good Luck, Kid," out earlier this month.
Joseph performs "Green Eyes"
The band Joseph, comprised of three sisters from Oregon, self-released their first album just over five years ago. Three more have followed, including their latest, "Good Luck, Kid," out earlier this month.
Joseph performs "Good Luck, Kid"
The band Joseph, comprised of three sisters from Oregon, self-released their first album just over five years ago. Three more have followed, including their latest, "Good Luck, Kid," out earlier this month.
Man alleges clinic misused donated sperm
An Oregon doctor is suing a fertility clinic for more than $5 million, after discovering sperm he donated resulted in the births of at least 17 unknown children. He says the clinic promised that no more than five children would be conceived, and that they would be born to mothers outside the Pacific Northwest. His identity was to remain anonymous.
Man slams clinic over allegedly misused sperm
A $5 million lawsuit against an Oregon fertility clinic has raised new concerns over how the fertility industry is regulated and overseen. As "CBS This Morning" reported Thursday, Dr. Bryce Cleary filed suit after he said his donated sperm was used to conceive at least 17 additional children, many of whom lived near him. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Video shows coach stopping high school gunman
Earlier this year, a high school football coach in Oregon was celebrated as a hero for stopping an armed student before he could hurt anyone. Recently released surveillance footage reveals the coach brought the student into an embrace after disarming him. CBS Portland affiliate KOIN-TV reports.
Coach who disarmed, embraced student speaks
Newly released surveillance video captures the moment when a high school coach took a shotgun away from a student at a Portland school five months ago. After disarming him, the coach held him in a hug. The community praised the coach’s quick thinking and compassion. David Begnaud reports.
Oregon coronavirus restrictions kept in place, for now
State's Supreme Court temporarily blocked a judge's ruling that had tossed the limits imposed by state's Democratic Governor Kate Brown.
Emotional testimony on Portland train attack
A trial began Tuesday for Jeremy Christian, the man accused of yelling hate speech at two girls on a Portland, Oregon train in 2017 and then stabbing three men who tried to intervene. Two of the men were killed, and one was severely injured. Jenny Young reports for CBS affiliate KOIN.
Man convicted of murdering 2 on train
Jeremy Christian was convicted Friday of killing two people who intervened when he went on a hate tirade against two young black women on a Portland, Oregon, commuter train. CBS Portland affiliate KOIN reports.
104-year-old recovers from coronavirus
This 104-year-old WWII veteran from Oregon survived the the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and World War II. Now, he's recovered from coronavirus – just in time to celebrate his birthday with a social distancing party.
Cuomo says China and Oregon will be sending ventilators
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that as the state faces what could be the peak of the coronavirus crisis, China and Oregon have both said they will send ventilators. Watch his remarks.
A Portland pinball arcade gets a bonus round
Only a month ago Logan Bowden was celebrating the resurgence of pinball; his Portland, Ore., company, QuarterWorld, which features scores of classic pinball and arcade games, was a success — until the coronavirus pandemic made pinball parlors a no-go. But QuarterWorld turned harrowing financial news into an opportunity, by offering shut-in Portlanders eager to play the chance to rent its games for their very own home. Luke Burbank reports.
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Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus event; suspect in custody, university says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students shot at Colorado high school
At least two students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.
1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.